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Shirley McCray Obituary
Shirley Ann McCray, age 65, of Fresno went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 25, 2009. Born in Marshall, Texas on August 16, 1943, Shirley moved to Fresno, Ca., with her family in 1944. Shirley will be remembered for her kindness and her big heart. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
"She gave a lot of love and was loved by many, we love and will truly miss you."
She leaves to cherish her memories, her children, Phyllis Williams and Kevin Johnson, both of Fresno, Ca.; her grandchildren, LaQuisha Maiden, Donnie Maiden, Sr. and T'Kala Johnson, all of Fresno, Ca.; and one greatgrandson whom she adored, Donnie Maiden, Jr of Fresno, Ca.
Visitation will held at Jesse E. Cooley, Jr Funeral Chapel on Thursday, July 2, 2009 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.
A Funeral Service will be held at Jesse E. Cooley, Jr. Funeral Chapel on Friday, July 3, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Fresno Memorial Gardens.
JESSE E. COOLEY, JR. Funeral Service 1830 South Fruit Avenue Fresno, Ca. (559)268-8048
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Betty Drake
July 2, 2009
The Shirley McCray Family. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, grandmother. Memories of Shirley will remain with us; The Phillips Family (Emma Phillips, Charlotte Hall, Betty Drake and Olga Brown) early members of West Fresno Baptist Church.
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